Homemade bags
08-12-06, 07:46 PM
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Homemade bags
Just thought I'd show off my wifes handiwork, and ask if anyone else makes things when they can't find something suitable (or can't afford it).
She bought two really cheap dollar store seatbags that gave out after a couple of uses. She took the one apart, salvaging some materials and used some left over denim.
The little belt loop at the bottom of the bag is for a blinky and the con symbols are just because.
The backpack is an improved version of a copy of a commercial one. Wider straps and two straps for the top (one strap tended to let stuff move to one side which is a bit of a pain while you're riding) We also changed the dimensions enough to ensure that a 24 case of beer could fit into it.
She bought two really cheap dollar store seatbags that gave out after a couple of uses. She took the one apart, salvaging some materials and used some left over denim.
The little belt loop at the bottom of the bag is for a blinky and the con symbols are just because.
The backpack is an improved version of a copy of a commercial one. Wider straps and two straps for the top (one strap tended to let stuff move to one side which is a bit of a pain while you're riding) We also changed the dimensions enough to ensure that a 24 case of beer could fit into it.
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Nice work! Most everyone has some sort of bag laying around... The best bags have a flap that folds over the top to keep water out. Just waterproof it and zip tie it to your rack.
I use binocular bags. Stitch on that Yellow reflectant and you get a light weight, water proof saddle bag.
I use binocular bags. Stitch on that Yellow reflectant and you get a light weight, water proof saddle bag.
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Haha.. I love it. I like that Decepticons logo on there. Opps.. my geekness just came out. Shows us which side you're on.
Shows us which side you're on.
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[QUOTE=Caspar_s] We also changed the dimensions enough to ensure that a 24 case of beer could fit into it.
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Originally Posted by Zero_Enigma
Haha.. I love it. I like that Decepticons logo on there. Opps.. my geekness just came out. Shows us which side you're on.
Opps.. my geekness just came out. Shows us which side you're on.
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"and ask if anyone else makes things when they can't find something suitable (or can't afford it)."
I do it all the time... Its realy fun to realize that anything the manufactures make, so can you.
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23...trunk4_6_1.jpg
https://www.backpacking.net/makegear/panniers/index.html
And why are you letting your wife have all the fun. Be a man, learn to sew.
I do it all the time... Its realy fun to realize that anything the manufactures make, so can you.
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23...trunk4_6_1.jpg
https://www.backpacking.net/makegear/panniers/index.html
And why are you letting your wife have all the fun. Be a man, learn to sew.
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For all those who need bags but don't have a wife who sews instead
of buying new cruise E-bay for a little used set of bags very often
for cheap. A good many folk's get 'the bug' to try touring then never
do then they sell all that nice expensive gear on e-bay.
of buying new cruise E-bay for a little used set of bags very often
for cheap. A good many folk's get 'the bug' to try touring then never
do then they sell all that nice expensive gear on e-bay.
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I took a Stanely tool bag ($10 at Target) that had pockets on the inside and outside and sewed on straps so I could put it on a rack. Sewed on another tab for a blinkie light, water proofed it and it was good to go. Never got around to commuting, but I use it plenty.
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The backpack was designed off a nylon backpack we have had for over 20 years. We liked it, but the nylon was giving out so I made a denim sack in a similar manner. Wider straps to spread weight out more evenly. So the backpack Caspar has in his picture is the 2nd generation based off the simple design we had.
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Those are great! Your wife did a great job. I one made a winter, earflap hat out of Crown Royal bags...Beautiful as well as useful!
